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He said: “His approach was simply take the call, collect the waste, deposit it and collect the cash, it may sound blunt but that was his approach. He’s completely embarrassed by his actions. He accepts the inconvenience caused but did he consider those issues at the time? He is honest enough to say no.”

Judge Jackson ordered Dwyer to complete 240 hours of unpaid work and ordered him to pay £2,000 costs to the council.

Ben Dwyer, 34, was handed a 16 week prison sentence

Speaking after the case, Councillor Steve Munby, cabinet member for City Services, said: “Flytippers like Ben Dwyer are criminals – plain and simple. They profit from illegally dumping waste in our city and cost the public purse because the council has to clean it up.

“We thoroughly investigate all reports we receive of fly tipping activity and use CCTV surveillance to gain evidence.

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“If someone is offering you a cheap deal to take away your rubbish it is probably going to be dumped illegally - and we can come after you as well. So make sure that it is somebody who is properly licensed as a waste carrier and will responsibly dispose of whatever you give them. Get them to give you a receipt which has a note of the time, date and registration number of their vehicle.

“Liverpool City Council has excellent facilities for residents to dispose of most unwanted household items for free using their nearest Household Waste Recycling Centre or by using the Bulky Bobs service.”

Inspector Phil Cowin from Merseyside Police said: “The prosecution sends a clear message to anyone who thinks that fly tipping is easy money, when we catch you we will always prosecute.”